Independent Electricity System Operator

MISO has filed a plan with FERC to reduce restudies in its interconnection queue and hand out a one-time pardon for generation proposals that entered its queue in 2022, allowing them to exit without consequence in late 2026.

IESO finalizes long lead time procurement changes as registration opens.

IESO has finalized changes to its long lead time request for proposals, including a mechanism to replace unsigned or disqualified awards, new contract language allowing it to share project progress reports with the Ontario government, and revisions to storage requirements.

Speakers at a SERC Reliability Board of Directors meeting discussed issues involving large loads, including NERC's plans for standards development.

IESO defends import guarantee changes as traders warn of higher costs.

IESO is sticking with its late January 2027 timetable for restricting import guarantees and rejecting calls for a delay.

Traders warn the changes could discourage imports and raise Ontario's wholesale power costs.

BPA markets discussion pits design against fundamentals.

New York PSC approval of the Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for Propel New York sets the stage for other approvals, such as the first phases of the construction plan.

Changes Coming to IESO Program That Helps Facilities Identify Energy Savings IESO outlined proposed changes to its expanded energy management program, which helps industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities reduce energy use via the funding of staff and monitoring systems.

The Energy Authority, Two Western Markets Better Than One The Energy Authority says continued market competition between CAISO and SPP in the West is the best way to end up with efficient markets.

Commentary Flexibility, Innovation and Integration What MISO's September tells us about the work ahead.

But in 2022, they did it.

Ontario's Independent Electricity System Operator, the IESO, laid out a major plan for the Northeastern Ontario area.

And thank goodness, because those folks, they're awesome.

They need help up there though, economically.

Marie, Ontario and Northwestern Ontario.

Together with other improvements, these reinforcements are designed to dramatically increase the amount of electricity that can move west.

Now, IESO says the improvement could increase westward transfer capability up to 900 megawatts.

That's a big promise.